To put your face to something is to mark it not as your own, but as a part of you. You are what you make to the dwarves: creator and creation entwined together in spirit. No one is truly gone if what they made persists, but what of those who are yet to put their face to something? To establish themselves as their own, to bloom into a person recognized by their peers as a craftsman? What of those for whom the dream of creation burns bright, but before they can make something, tragedy strike...

Until the Knots of Avalon break.Brye, Lenna, and Tara have lived their entire lives on an island surrounded by mists and protected by magical bonds. Nothing could be more perfect. Until one night, when magic begins to fray at the seams, and their lives change forever.The Healer – Brye's healing abilities are her pride, making her the best match of the season. If only someone were interesting enough for her. Until she catches the eye of Prince Gareth, the least inte...

Agent "Sully" Sullivan is one of the top cops in the Imperial Bureau of Investigation. A veteran witch of the British Empire who isn't afraid to use her magical skills to crack a case. But Sully might need more than a good education and raw power to stop the string of grisly murders that have been springing up across the American Colonies. Every one of them marked by the same chilling calling card, a warning in the form of a legion of voices screaming out through the killers' mouths: "It I...

This is a set of fabulous short stories focused on queer characters by a diverse group of talented authors.

In the quiet dance of fleeting moments, where desire burns like embers and love remains unspoken, Embers of Rose finds the echoes of longing in the spaces between heartbeats. It speaks of the delicate cracks where passion and fragility intertwine. A calling of love, where each word flickers in the heat of unfulfilled dreams, leaning toward poetry.

The Steampunk Megapack collects 26 tales of high adventure through Victorian and Edwardian eras--past, present, and future! Included are:MIDNIGHT AT VALDOSTA'S, by Jay LakeTHE CASE OF THE PECULIAR SAFECRACKER, by G. D. FalksenTHE ACQUISITION OF MANDRAKES AND ASSISTANTS, by Jillian VentersTHE WHISPERER IN DARKNESS, by H. P. LovecraftTHE BRASS GOGGLE FACTORY WORKER, by John LeavittTHE PATH OF PROGRESS, by Brian StablefordTHE TAILED MEN, by Ar...

In the spring of 1866, as the wounds of the American Civil War still smolder, a new threat rises along the northern border.William Tempest, a young medical student in Toronto, has everything to live for - a promising career, a new wife, and a child on the way. But when Irish-American militants launch a daring invasion of of Canada, he is torn from his studies and thrust into a conflict he never expected to fight.Led by the battle-hardened General John O'Neil, thousands of F...

A body in the river. A mother’s plea for justice. A private investigator who refuses to look away.When the San Antonio River gives up the body of Marissa Luna, a young college student with everything ahead of her, the police are quick to call it an accident. But her mother knows better, and so does Nick Fischer, a former Marine turned private investigator with scars that run deeper than his past missions.As Nick peels back the layers of Marissa’s life, he’s...

Embark on thrilling adventures without breaking the bank with "Budget Explorer's Guide - Adventures on a Shoestring" by G.D. Groves. This comprehensive guide is your passport to unforgettable experiences, offering savvy tips and insider secrets for maximizing fun while minimizing costs.Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a novice explorer, this book is packed with practical advice, money-saving strategies, and off-the-beaten-path destinations that will inspire your wanderlust and...

These horror authors have come together to bring you the Cthulhu Dreams anthology. Ian Klink, Derek Austin Johnson, M. Stern, Elizabeth Hosang, Ben Van Dongen, Ross Baxter, Murray Eiland, Rachel Roth, Tobias Fairman, David Boop, Armand Rosamilia, Caitlin Barbera, Kelly Zimmer, AM Sutter, Kelli Dianne Rule, G.D. Burkhead, and Bradley Kaye. Interior art by Vekhan Sametyaza

Embark on thrilling adventures without breaking the bank with "Budget Explorer's Guide - Adventures on a Shoestring" by G.D. Groves. This comprehensive guide is your passport to unforgettable experiences, offering savvy tips and insider secrets for maximizing fun while minimizing costs.Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a novice explorer, this book is packed with practical advice, money-saving strategies, and off-the-beaten-path destinations that will inspire your wanderlust and...

The Auction Nobody Won: The Red Sparrow's Cry (Book 2 in series)The artifact is gone, but the gateway remains. Kai and Nadia, thrust into the heart of an alien world after a chaotic auction, have emerged victorious. But their victory is a bitter one. The Red Sparrow, the source of immense power, lies inert, a casualty of their desperate gamble.Back on Earth, the metallic island and its deactivated Harbinger soldiers hold the secrets to a gateway beyond comp...